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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 3 years later than the T900 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera 4G T900 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 T900 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T900

 Galaxy Camera 4G T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the T900.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and T900.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony T900
36
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T900
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $550 $300